The Amateurism of American Swimming Commentating
Six practices that a viewer expects from a commentator—and ones those in swimming can do a better job of to help push the sport forward.
Leah Shackley Drives One Hour Each Way to Train By Herself at a SCY YMCA 6 Days a Week
At the Westmont Pro Swim, high school senior Leah Shackley placed 2nd in the 100 back and 3rd in the 200 back, 100 fly, and 200 fly.
Ranking The Top 10 Swims From The 2024 Westmont Pro Swim Series
There were many impressive swims last week in Westmont, including a new U.S. Open record from Regan Smith in the 100 backstroke.
Torri Huske on Olympic Redshirt Season: “I feel like I’m… living life on easy mode”
After arguably the best in-season meet of her career where she swam numerous personal bests, Huske is feeling much less stressed outside the pool.
NCAA Psych Sheets, Men’s Pac-12s, and the Westmont Pro Swim | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
We discuss the 2024 Men’s NCAA Pre-Scratch Psych Sheets, Men’s Pac-12 Championships, and the Pro Swim Series stop in Westmont.
Gabe Jett on Opting for Westmont Over Pac-12s, Only Racing 500 Free vs Stanford
Gabe Jett was one of the Cal men that opted to race at the Pro Swim in Westmont over the Pac-12 conference championships this past weekend.
Remembering The Life of Judy McGowan, An Artistic Swimming Legend
McGowan, a staple in the artistic swimming community including being the Founding President of U.S. Synchronized Swimming in 1977, died suddenly on March 10.
Penny Oleksiak Reflects on Taking a Step Back after Injuries, Move to Mission Viejo
After racing for the first time in nearly a year, Olympic champion Penny Oleksiak had a conversation with SwimSwam in Westmont.
Lima Named Host of 2027 Pan American Games, Second Time In Three Editions
Lima earned 28 of 52 votes during the Panam Sports Extraordinary General Assembly meeting, edging out Asuncion, Paraguay to earn hosting rights.
Four Big US Meets Marred By Starting-Wedge Malfunctions
Caeleb Dressel still went 21.84 in spite of the wedge on his starting block giving-way in the 50 free in Westmont over the weekend.
Ryan Murphy After 2024 Worlds: “My fandom of the sport intensifies in the Olympic year”
Ryan Murphy once again swept the backstrokes at the 2024 Pro Swim Series stop in Westmont, clocking 53.3 and 1:58.3 in the 100 and 200.
Leah Hayes is Learning to Be Easier on Herself After Summer of Growth
Where last year she would put pressure on herself to hit certain times in races, now she is shooting to merely have fun and enjoy her sport.
Santo Condorelli Discusses Goal of Making US Olympic Team, Reflects on Time in Italy and LA
Condorelli opened up about wanting to make the Olympic team for the US and his time representing Italy in the lead-up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Frolander, Gyurta, Vollmer, and 1976 US 400 Free Relay Named to 2024 Hall of Fame Class
Five-time Olympic gold medalist Dana Vollmer was the first woman ever under the 56-second barrier in the 100 meter fly in long course.
Fitter & Faster Unveils Exclusive 4th Quadrennial Swim Camps During USA Trials in Indy!
Fitter & Faster has announced its highly anticipated 4th Quadrennial Swim Camps to Indianapolis, perfectly timed with the US Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium.
